Officials in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland say a recent fish fry and the generosity of several organizations has raised more than $13,000 to reduce the outstanding student meal balance in the district.
Southern Boone R-1 superintendent Dr. Tim Roth says the money was raised during April’s fish fry fundraiser and from community donations as well. The district praises Ashland’s Masonic Lodge #156, the Ashland Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Home of Missouri for their assistance. Superintendent Roth calls it an incredible donation and a testament to the generous spirit of the Ashland community.
Southern Boone R-1 spokesman Matt Sharp tells 939 the Eagle that the remaining balance for student meal debt is about $5,000, down from $32,000 in 2024.
What it means: The district’s remaining student meal balance is about $5,000, after the recent fundraisers.